Planning

TfL Vendor Inspection Services of Railway Wagons sourced from the People's Republic of China

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

10 Apr 2018 at 09:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being led by Transport for London (TfL) for the tender titled "TfL Vendor Inspection Services of Railway Wagons sourced from the People's Republic of China." This procurement falls under the rolling stock industry category and is planned to be conducted in London, United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement is in the planning phase, with an important engagement end date set for 10th July 2018. The tender is associated with a requirement for assurance processes related to high-capacity wagons used for transporting bulk materials.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial inspection and related technical services, particularly those with expertise in auditing, verification of load-bearing structures, and non-destructive testing. Companies that can meet the stringent requirements outlined by TfL, including supplier audits and compliance with industry standards, will find this an advantageous market engagement opportunity to expand their capabilities and enhance their portfolio within the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfL Vendor Inspection Services of Railway Wagons sourced from the People's Republic of China

Notice Description

We are in contract with a third party supplier, manufacturing in the P.R.C. for 71 high capacity wagons for carrying spoil, ballast, track panels and other bulk materials for which this requirement would form part of our assurance process. Requirements identified include but are not limited to: audits of supplier and sub-contractors; review of procurement activity for key and high risk components and materials undertaken within the supply chain; inspection of manufacturing process; auditing documentation and conformance to standards; supervising delivery. These requirements may be altered in response to project and/or financial constraints. This advertisement is issued solely for the purposes of the market engagement. Any possible future procurement of any services, supplies or works by TfL would be carried out strictly in accordance with any relevant obligations under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7403a87b-074a-4404-b9e9-29defc7e3963
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f13537-63b4-4325-b3c1-3cb657f5c412
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

34620000 - Rolling stock

71323200 - Plant engineering design services

71328000 - Verification of load-bearing structure design services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

71730000 - Industrial inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice URLs

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